For those spending the holidays in Bangkok, here are 10 festive, fun events and activities happening this December!

1. The Bangkok Illumination Fest is officially on! The first international festival of light, sound and visual art in Thailand, it includes the installation of numerous site-specific works of light art.

Where: EM District, from Sukhumvit Soi 26 to Soi 31 from the EM Station Link Bridge (BTS: Phrom Phong) to The Emporium and The EmQuartier to Benjasiri Park, Bangkok
When: 1 December 2015 to 3 January 2016
Price: Free admission
More info: www.facebook.com/bangkokilluminationfestival

2. Enjoy the Children’s Christmas Party, including stories, games, crafts, snacks, carols and a visit from Santa, at the beloved Neilson Hays Library!

4. Listen to “A Time of Giving” Christmas Caroling by the Bangrak Vivace, with all donations to benefit the charity projects of Soroptimist International Bangkok.

Where: Activity Stage, Courtyard of CentralWorld, Rama I Road (BTS: Chidlom), Bangkok
When: Saturday, 12 December, 7pm-9pm
Price: Free admission (optional monetary donation to charity and/or bring gently used toys and kids’ clothing, which will be collected and donated to the children at Lorenzo Home, a home for HIV+ orphans)
More info: rojanardw@gmail.com

5. Join the DIY Gingerbread House Workshop at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit at Basil. Ideal for kids ages 4 to 11, this annual activity is lots of fun; while there’s no visit from Santa, be on the lookout for the hotel’s elephant mascot!

9. Seasonal Tastes at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit is offering special Christmas Baking Fun classes for children ages 6 to 12, getting them into the holiday spirit with chocolate Santas on December 12 and gingerbread houses on December 19.